I saw the K1600GTL and was impressed. It seems like a first class Sport/Tourer but NOT a machine to unseat the GL1800. I did not ride it (yet). I noticed the lack of crash bars (optional), the sound of the music system is almost identical to my '02 GL1800 (weak) and the back seat/grab rails are inadequate. I did like the dash, controls, removable bags & top case (ride naked) and the headlight. It is also 100 pounds lighter than the Wing.I hope Honda revises the Wing, it is long in the tooth, way too heavy and needing a 6 speed automatic option.